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Which of the following phrases indicates a future time?
Which of the following phrases indicates a future time?
Identify the phrase that suggests present time.
Identify the phrase that suggests present time.
Which option is associated with the concept of past time?
Which option is associated with the concept of past time?
Which phrase would best describe an event expected soon?
Which phrase would best describe an event expected soon?
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What is the correct term to indicate a distant time in the future?
What is the correct term to indicate a distant time in the future?
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Study Notes
Past
- To express time in the past, use phrases like "a long time ago," "yesterday," or "last week"
- Time expressions in the past can refer to specific dates, like "in 2011," or to time periods like "this morning" or "when I was born."
Present
- Expressions like "nowadays," "right now," and "at the moment" are used to indicate the present time.
- "These days," "today," "this week," and "this month" are also common ways to refer to the present.
Future
- "Next month," "next year," and "in an hour" are all expressions used to talk about events in the future.
- "Eventually" and "in the future" are used for events occurring further ahead in time.
- "Tomorrow" and "later this evening" are used for specific future events.
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Description
This quiz covers expressions used to indicate time in the past, present, and future. You'll learn about specific phrases associated with each tense, enhancing your understanding of how to express time accurately. Perfect for students looking to improve their grasp of English tenses!
